fires and wood smoke the case against the fire rings
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Fires and Wood SmokeThe Case Against the Fire Rings
There are 27 fire rings at Big Corona
People enjoy the experience
But few know of the dangers
That nice, cozy fire is bad for you
– Sam HarrisThe Fireplace Delusion
It’s toxic, even if it’s plain,
clean wood
Wood smoke is 12 times
more carcinogenic than equal amounts of
tobacco smoke
Long-term exposures lead to:
Reduced lung function, Chronic Bronchitis,
even Premature Death
Is this a low-cost amenity?
The true costs to public health are great
Researchers are reporting that wood smoke contains the
same toxic chemicals found in Cigarette Smoke
Southern Californians are among those at the highest risk of
death due to air pollution
There is no low threshold…
Dr. Mark Z. JacobsonStanford University
Even limited exposure to wood smoke can be
harmful to human health
So if the fire rings are dangerous…
Let’s remove them
The parking lot will still be full
People come to the beach for all kinds of reasons…
They don’t expect to be poisoned
Our beaches are a precious resource
Let’s make them safe for all